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Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...
Last post by 70 sublime - Today at 08:14:49 AMWhen we have troubles with the air in our farm tractors leaking down the guy puts in a green dye into the system with the freon and sooner or later we would see where it was leaking if it was not inside the heater box area
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Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...
Last post by Kern Dog - Today at 04:40:30 AMOh, I agree.
I knew the owner of the first shop that charged the system. I got there around 4:00 thinking I'd drop the car off and return the next day. I knew the owner through his wife so as a favor to me, he ram-rodded through and charged the system with a cursory vacuum test. He didn't follow the stated instructions in the kit yet the system did blow cold for over a year. When it noticed that it wasn't blowing cold anymore, I ran a vacuum test to 30" and let it sit for an hour. It never dropped not even a slight amount. Then I tried adding R-134. It felt cold but that was in March with an ambient temp in the low 70s. A month later in the mid 80s, it wasn't very cold so a friend repeated the process....vacuum, wait, then charge. It was sort of cold but nothing like a newer car. I just figured it may be nature of the beast but then it slowly got less and less cold to where it now acts like it is just blowing ambient air temperature. The heater is fantastic...as good or better than my 2007 truck.
I did a Vintage Air install in a friends '68 Satellite this year and let a pro finish the vacuum and charge. That car is still working properly. The shop did have a nitrogen leak detection protocol.
I knew the owner of the first shop that charged the system. I got there around 4:00 thinking I'd drop the car off and return the next day. I knew the owner through his wife so as a favor to me, he ram-rodded through and charged the system with a cursory vacuum test. He didn't follow the stated instructions in the kit yet the system did blow cold for over a year. When it noticed that it wasn't blowing cold anymore, I ran a vacuum test to 30" and let it sit for an hour. It never dropped not even a slight amount. Then I tried adding R-134. It felt cold but that was in March with an ambient temp in the low 70s. A month later in the mid 80s, it wasn't very cold so a friend repeated the process....vacuum, wait, then charge. It was sort of cold but nothing like a newer car. I just figured it may be nature of the beast but then it slowly got less and less cold to where it now acts like it is just blowing ambient air temperature. The heater is fantastic...as good or better than my 2007 truck.
I did a Vintage Air install in a friends '68 Satellite this year and let a pro finish the vacuum and charge. That car is still working properly. The shop did have a nitrogen leak detection protocol.
#3
Off Topic Discussion / Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVEY...
Last post by LaOtto70Charger - Yesterday at 05:51:06 PMHappy left over turkey day!
#4
Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...
Last post by John_Kunkel - Yesterday at 02:27:51 PMQuote from: b5blue on November 28, 2024, 03:32:06 PMKern I suggest you buy a vacuum pump and gauges. (I did.) You can get to the bottom of your issue with that A/C system.
Quote from: Kern Dog on November 28, 2024, 04:24:44 PMI actually have used them. Mine pulls fine to the 30" target and stays there. Maybe the problem lies elsewhere? I've charged it myself once and had it charged by others twice and it blows cold for awhile, then fades out.
Holding a vacuum for a specific amount of time (half-hour) only means it's sufficient to take a charge, not that it's leak free...if you pulled a vacuum and let it sit overnight, you'd see a drop the next morning.
For aggravating minuscule leaks, a lot of pro shops use nitrogen testing, it'll find the leaks that common "sniffers" miss.
"Nitrogen pressure testing in HVAC systems checks for leaks and validates system integrity. This process involves filling the system with nitrogen, a non-reactive gas, under pressure. Nitrogen is preferred over air for testing because it doesn't contain moisture, reducing the risk of corrosion inside the system."
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Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Custom Made Rear Brakes
Last post by John_Kunkel - Yesterday at 12:58:15 PMWhat exactly is preventing the new discs from fitting the studs?
#6
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Re: Custom Made Rear Brakes
Last post by Mike DC - Yesterday at 06:06:03 AMThe problem is a bit unclear.
What brakes are on the axle now?
Is it an older aftermarket rear disc kit, or is it truly a backyard job?
Do you not know for sure?
#7
Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...
Last post by Dino - November 29, 2024, 06:35:42 PMQuote from: Derwud on November 29, 2024, 02:51:03 PM540 with Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 EFI
Tremec 5spd with Hydraulic Clutch
In tank fuel pump
Cold air intake
4 wheel disc brakes
17" wheels
Hydroboost
120 amp alternator
Upgraded charging system
Dakota Digital Dash
Headlights changed to dual low/high beam with LED's With yellow low beams with separate switch that also opens the headlight doors.
LED bulbs throughout interior
Vintage Air A/C components
Rear seat belts
Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts
USB charger
Radio with bluetooth, Android Auto, 200 Watt Rear Amp for 6x9's
How did you mount the front seat belts?
#8
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes, Wheels, & Tires / Custom Made Rear Brakes
Last post by GreatOne34 - November 29, 2024, 04:00:04 PMGood Day All,
I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day and is well fed!! As the title says, my Charger was restored in 1999-2000 and has a 4 wheel disk brake setup on it. Somehow, I managed to warp one of the rear disks and at a total loss as to how to get a new disk and pads. I had purchased a new rear disk conversion kit, but again, with the home made conversion, the new disks do not fit the studs on the rear axles. After spending much of my day with Mr Google, I figured I should try here as well. The disk as a number of 86730 on it, and the pads are AE-48-FT. Any help figuring out a current cross reference would be most appreciated. All replies are welcomed and I hope everyone has a great Black Friday.
MK
I hope everyone had a great Turkey Day and is well fed!! As the title says, my Charger was restored in 1999-2000 and has a 4 wheel disk brake setup on it. Somehow, I managed to warp one of the rear disks and at a total loss as to how to get a new disk and pads. I had purchased a new rear disk conversion kit, but again, with the home made conversion, the new disks do not fit the studs on the rear axles. After spending much of my day with Mr Google, I figured I should try here as well. The disk as a number of 86730 on it, and the pads are AE-48-FT. Any help figuring out a current cross reference would be most appreciated. All replies are welcomed and I hope everyone has a great Black Friday.
MK
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Charger Discussion / Re: What modern features have ...
Last post by Derwud - November 29, 2024, 02:51:03 PM540 with Edelbrock Pro Flo 4 EFI
Tremec 5spd with Hydraulic Clutch
In tank fuel pump
Cold air intake
4 wheel disc brakes
17" wheels
Hydroboost
120 amp alternator
Upgraded charging system
Dakota Digital Dash
Headlights changed to dual low/high beam with LED's With yellow low beams with separate switch that also opens the headlight doors.
LED bulbs throughout interior
Vintage Air A/C components
Rear seat belts
Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts
USB charger
Radio with bluetooth, Android Auto, 200 Watt Rear Amp for 6x9's
Tremec 5spd with Hydraulic Clutch
In tank fuel pump
Cold air intake
4 wheel disc brakes
17" wheels
Hydroboost
120 amp alternator
Upgraded charging system
Dakota Digital Dash
Headlights changed to dual low/high beam with LED's With yellow low beams with separate switch that also opens the headlight doors.
LED bulbs throughout interior
Vintage Air A/C components
Rear seat belts
Upper rear pad mounted front seat belts
USB charger
Radio with bluetooth, Android Auto, 200 Watt Rear Amp for 6x9's
#10
Parts & Accessories For Sale / 1968 Charger Red rear seats
Last post by XS29J - November 29, 2024, 03:21:40 AMHave Original upper and lower 1968 charger rear seat in red. Bottom nice/Top has some cracks from Sun dry out. $750 moparphilll@aol.com Fargo ND. Pickup preferred.